CLACS at UIUC: January 19-24, 2016

LOOK FOR THE LECTURES AND EVENTS WE HAVE PREPARED FOR SPRING 2016

http://www.clacs.illinois.edu/news/documents/2016SpringLectureSeries_001.pdf

CLACS Lecture Series: http://www.clacs.illinois.edu/news/lectures.aspx

THE CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES COMPETITION FOR UIUC FACULTY AWARDS IN THREE CATEGORIES:

-Research Travel

-Course Development

-Study Abroad

All the information is in our website http://www.clacs.illinois.edu/academics/fellowships/faculty.aspx

Deadline is Monday, January 25, 2016

Any Questions contact Angelina Cotler cotler@illinois.edu

NEW COURSES FOR SPRING 2016

EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE INTL DEVELOPMENT

399 / CHLH 494 / ENG 498 / GLBL 499

ANTH

UP 494

T/Th | 11:00 AM-12:20 PM

This unique course brings together faculty from Engineering, Anthropology, Urban Planning, and Community Health for an interdisciplinary examination of considerations in undertaking international development projects and why development efforts succeed or fail. The focus will be on a specific case: an irrigation project in the highlands indigenous community of Lumbisi, Ecuador, which will be designed by Engineers Without Borders chapters at UIUC and Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador. Participants may participate in summer field research on site for additional credit.

Contact your department or ann.witmer@illinois.edu for more information.

ECOLOGY AND NATURAL DISASTERS IN COLONIAL SPANISH AMERICA

SPAN 324
Prof. Mariselle Meléndez

Spring 2016

Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30am – 10:50am

How does climate (the combination of geography and environment) influence culture, politics, and history? Is the preoccupation with climate something recent, a response to our contemporary way of life, or does it have a cultural history of its own? There is no doubt that earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, droughts, and epidemic diseases constitute environmental conditions that affect the manner in which individuals live and interact with each other. In this sense, it is important to pay attention to the manner in which people, governments, and societies have historically responded to them.

This course will offer a historical perspective of the way ecology, natural disasters, and human actions are intrinsically intertwined. We will examine visual and written materials that depict and articulate how natural disasters and climate in general have impacted human interactions and ecosystems in Latin America from the early modern period to contemporary times. Finally, we will particularly focus on the manner in which cultural identities are affected by the way ecosystems are changed and transformed.

Texts, discussion, and written assignments will be in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 250.

BORDER THEORIES, TRANSNATIONALISM & IM/MIGRANT EDUCATION

CI 590-BT (54375)

Professor Luz A. Murillo, lmurillo@illinois.edu

Spring 2016, Mondays, 4:00-6:50 p.m.

This doctoral seminar approaches the study of transnational and im/migrant education from the lens of border theory in order to understand how immigrants use language and literacy in and beyond contexts of formal school and across political, geographic, and temporal boundaries. Borders between languages, modalities of literacy, and academic disciplines will also be considered. Readings include works by Gloria Anzaldúa, Walter Mignolo, Arturo Escobar, Maria Braidotti, Nestor García Canclini, Jan Blommaert, and others.

Students will develop a case study of a transnational/immigrant learner as means of applying border theories presented in the course. Doctoral students and advanced masters students from diverse language, cultural, and disciplinary backgrounds will enrich our collective learning of how transnationalism and migration are changing education and schools in the U.S. and around the world.

SPAN 528. LITERATURE, CULTURAL POLITICS, AND DEMOCRACY IN SPAIN (1982-2014)

Prof. L. Elena Delgado. R: 2-4 pm, G-20 Foreign Languages Building. ldelgado@illinois.edu

In this course we will analyze the role that literature and the arts have played in Spain, from the consolidation of consensual democracy in the 1980s (the period of “democratic normalization”) to the recent economic and social crisis that has shaken the regime of 1976. We will start by exploring theoretically some key issues that will be examined throughout the semester: the ideas of democratic consensus and dissent; the relationship between aesthetics and politics; the impact of cultural policies on cultural production; the role that artistic practices can play in advancing projects of social justice and radical democracy. Along those lines, we will read works by J. Rancière, Habermas, C. Mouffe, R. Esposito, Laval and Dardot, Martin-Barbero, S. Federici, among others. The course will then focus on the type of national imaginary constructed in canonical works of the democratic period, as well as on recent alternative, often collaborative, cultural practices whose goal is also a different conceptualization of “the common”, unrelated to a specific patrimony or national brand. While the course will be focused on Spanish cultural production, its broader implications lead to a type of inquiry that is trans-national and interdisciplinary (final papers can be adapted to a number of fields and interests).The class will be taught in Spanish.

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LECTURES

LEMANN INSTITUTE FOR BRAZILIAN STUDIES

CLARISSA FREITAS, Prof. Architecture and Urbanism, Universidade Federal do Ceara.

Post-doc Research Scholar, Department of Urban and Regional Planning UIUC

URBAN PLANNING AND INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS IN FORTALEZA, BRAZIL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2PM, 101 International Studies Building

THE CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES

Helaine Silverman, Prof. Anthropology, Director of CHAMP

MANANGING CHANGE IN THE HISTORIC CENTER OF CUZCO, PERU

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 12PM, 101 International Studies Building

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FELLOWSHIPS

FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS (FLAS)

INTERESTED IN LEARNING QUECHUA , PORTUGUESE OR ANY INDIGENEOUS LANGUAGE FROM THE AMERICAS? APPLY FOR A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES FELLOWSHIP (FLAS)

FLAS Fellowships support undergraduate and graduate study in modern foreign languages in combination with area studies, international studies, or international or area aspects of professional studies. The following languages, classified by Center, are approved by the U.S. Department of Education for FLAS fellowships at Illinois. Undergraduate fellowships are only available for intermediate to advanced study of less commonly taught languages, which are defined as modern languages other than Spanish, German or French.

For more details on how to apply visit the FLAS website for UIUC: http://publish.illinois.edu/illinoisflas/

Any Questions contact Alejandra Seufferheld amsseu@illinois.edu

If a language is offered by more than one center, students can apply to all Centers that offer the language. For example, Portuguese is offered by EUC and CGS. If you are applying to study Portuguese you can apply to two centers at the same time. You do not need to submit separate on-line application forms (please simply check all the centers to which you apply on the form) but need to submit a complete set of supporting documents for each center to which you are applying.

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2016

TINKER PRE-DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN LATIN AMERICA

Are you interested in exploring a research project in Latin America during the summer of 2016?

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies offers summer fellowships for graduate students (from any nationality) in any discipline who haven’t pass their prelims or qualifying exams yet

Information Meeting: Friday January 29 at 12pm in Room 200 International Studies Building

Information and requirements about the fellowship: http://www.clacs.illinois.edu/academics/fellowships/tinker.aspx

Deadline: MONDAY February 29, 2015

Any questions contact Angelina Cotler, Associate Director. cotler@illinois.edu

Watch our video for the Tinker Workshop 2014: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8MuR-9YrVzta3pPNXFjRTVqX2s/view

BY APPLYING TO THE TINKER APPLICATION STUDENTS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED TO COMPETE TO THE DOROTHEA S. AND NORMAN E. WHITTEN ENDOWMENT FUND WHICH SUPPORTS PRE-DISSERTATION SUMMER RESEARCH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKING IN SPANISH LATIN AMERICA (with priority in the Andean Region)

MARIANNE AND PETER KILBY AND THE DR. JOSEPH L.LOVE, Sr. and VIRGINIA ELLIS LOVE FELLOWSHIPS

Thanks to the generous support of Professors Joseph Love (History-Emeritus) and Werner Baer (Economics), the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies announces the competition for TWO fellowships to graduate students working in Latin America.

WHO CAN APPLY: Any graduate student who is enrolled in a Ph.D. program and is already ABD or has pass their prelims or qualifying exams , from any department, from any nationality.

REQUIREMENTS: Research for at least minimum 4 weeks either on summer or during the academic year.

REPORT: Students should report the donors within a month of their return from Latin America. If the students are going to the field for the first time, they should participate in the Tinker workshop held in late October every year.

RESTRICTIONS: Grant money cannot be used for conference or course registration, or for intensive language workshops or field schools. The subject of investigation may be related to dissertation research

It is acceptable to use other grants in conjunction with this grant.

EVALUATION: The following criteria apply:

Scholarly excellence: The applicant must be a student of high academic standing making clear progress toward degree. Each applicant must supply a current transcript, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the applicant's academic advisor.
Viability of research: A competitive proposal is one that demonstrates the following:

The research site chosen is suitable for the study, and that appropriate facilities or conditions for the proposed research exist there. The research problem is germane to historic, political, economic, sociocultural and/or ecological characteristics of the specific locale chosen. The research problem is relevant to current concerns in the applicant's field of study. The research methods proposed and the time allowed (normally four or more weeks) are adequate to achieve substantial progress, as demonstrated by a schedule of proposed activities. Technical competence: The applicant must demonstrate, through transcripts and/or letters of recommendation, a level of language competence adequate to the research task, and sufficient grounding in all other technical skills required in the proposed research.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit 1 PDF electronically to Angelina Cotler (cotler@illinois.edu)
Write in the subject Line: Love & Kilby Fellowships

Deadline: MONDAY, MARCH 7^th, 2016

Requirements and documents http://www.clacs.illinois.edu/academics/fellowships/lovekilby.aspx

THE MIDDLEBURY PORTUGUESE SCHOOL IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2016

Full Scholarships Available for Intensive Language Study at the Middlebury Summer Language Schools– The Kathryn Davis Fellows for Peace will cover the cost of one summer of language study (tuition, room, and board)—from the beginner to advanced level—in Portuguese. The deadline has been extended to January 24, 2016. See the website for application details.

Middlebury School of Portuguese-- Take three classes in Portuguese and earn 9 credit hours at the 7-week immersion program in Middlebury, Vermont.

Need-based Financial Aid Available to All Students –Learn more about financial aid and other scholarships and fellowships.

The Middlebury Language Schools celebrated its Centennial in 2015. Our website has more information on all eleven Language Schools, the Language Pledge®, activities and the online application. To receive more information by email, please fill out this form.

Middlebury College Language Schools

Middlebury, VT 05753

(802) 443-5510

languages@middlebury.edu

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CONFERENCES/CALL FOR PAPERS

IAMCR PRE-CONFERENCE: MEDIA AND GOVERNANCE IN LATIN AMERICA

25 and 26 July 2016
School of Media and Communications of the University of Leeds

This conference will explore the connections between the media and models of governance in the region, from both a comparative and an interdisciplinary perspective, paying particular attention to changes in the communication patterns of governments, interest groups, journalists and news organizations, NGOs and civil society. We are interested in paper presentations exploring empirical, theoretical and methodological issues connected to research on media and communications in the region, rising issues about how Latin American scholarly traditions, approaches and cases can better dialogue and inform academic debates of global relevance.

Drawing upon these questions, we welcome paper submission in the following areas of inquiry:

§ Political communication, public relations and propaganda: the mediatisation and personalisation of politics in Latin America and the Caribbean; relationships between political and media populism; professionalization of political communication, digital media and political mobilisation; old and new forms of clientelism in the media.

§ Comparative media systems: comparing public media services; comparing media markets; comparing journalistic cultures; and comparing regulatory frameworks.

§ Media and the governance agenda: media representations of policy processes; investigative journalism; media accountability; censorship and freedom of the press; state surveillance and privacy, communication and global change.

§ ICTs, democracy and development: role of media technologies in fostering modernisation and development; opportunities and risks associated to the uses of new technologies for the purpose of empowering communities and marginalized groups; how are audiences/publics emerging and changing as a result of the spread of social media.

Proposal deadline: Abstracts are due February 28 2016.

Contact information:
Please find more details about the conference and the CFP here: http://mgla.leeds.ac.uk/call-for-papers/
Please direct any questions and abstracts to this email: conference.mediagovla@gmail.com

Additional information:
We are delighted to have confirmed the attendance of a superb line-up of guest speakers, including Sallie Hughes (University of Miami), Claudia Mellado (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso) and Carolina Matos (City University London).

Please find more details about the conference and the CFP here: http://mgla.leeds.ac.uk/call-for-papers/
Please direct questions and abstracts to this email: conference.mediagovla@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you in Leeds,
Jairo Lugo-Ocando, Ximena Orchard, Sara Garcia Santamaria, Antonio Brambila.

ACCESS & CONTROL: RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH

March 3-5

Indiana University

We are writing on behalf of the Indiana University Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Graduate Student Conference Planning Committee, to ask you to please distribute the attached Call for Papers to the graduate students in your program. The theme of the conference is "Access & Control: Resources and Technology in the Global South," and it will take place March 3-5, 2016. The deadline for submission of abstracts is January 22, 2016.

The conference is specifically designed to not be exclusively focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. Our hope is to feature presentations on research about access and control of resources and technology from various geographical areas that fit into the Global South paradigm. To that end, we would greatly appreciate if you could forward this email and Call for Papers to other area studies programs at your university.

A highlight of our conference is our ability to offer travel grants to students coming from outside of Indiana University to cover transportation costs (ranging $200-$600). We can also provide accommodations and a majority of meals, making participating in our conference an affordable way to present research to a wider, multidisciplinary audience.

An opening address will be presented by IU Geography Professor Dr. Majed Akhter, titled "Drones, dams, and uneven development: Historical and emerging techno-geographies of the Global South.” The conference keynote will be a talk by Dr. Marion Werner of the State University of New York, Buffalo, Geography Department, titled "Food Systems and Sovereignty in the Caribbean."

For more information, please visit http://www.indiana.edu/~clacs/events/gsc/ or contact us at clacs@indiana.edu.

We would greatly appreciate your help in distributing our Call for Papers to potentially interested graduate students.

THE POWER OF MEMORY: PERPSECTIVES FROM LATIN AMERICA

June 10-12, 2016
The University of Tokyo, Komaba Campus, Tokyo, JAPAN

An increasing number of scholars in the humanities and the social sciences are dealing with the concept of “memory.” How we remember the past has far-reaching implications for politics, society, and culture. Scholars now recognize that memory is not only a personal faculty but rather is a key process in social stability and change. For instance, ethnic minorities unify and mobilize by way of the histories they recount of their roots. Establishing the true history of civil wars or military regimes is the work not only of historians but also of those pursuing reconciliation. In this sense, memory is power. A principal goal of this conference is to explore issues of memory with a special emphasis on Latin America, which has always been at the center global historical developments such as colonialism, nationalism, and neoliberalism. By what mechanisms does collective memory gain power? What are the differences and commonalities among various practices of collective remembering in Latin America? What are the best methods or theoretical tools for comprehending memory’s role in social and political processes?

Proposal deadline: January 31, 2016 (24:00 GMT)

Contact information: http://www1.lainac.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/research/conference/memory2016

Additional information:
Carlo Severi (École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales)
*honorary chair
Marco Antonio Estrada Saavedra (El Colegio de México)
Takeshi Wada (The University of Tokyo)
Ayako Saito (The University of Tokyo)
Yutaka Aida (The University of Tokyo)

SYMPOSIUM ON INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES AND CULTURES OF LATIN AMERICA

October 13-15, 2016

Ohio State University

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 29, 2016

The Symposium on Indigenous Languages and Cultures of Latin America (ILCLA), organized in conjunction to the third Symposium on Teaching and Learning Indigenous Languages of Latin America (STLILLA 2016) brings together instructors, practitioners, activists, indigenous leaders, scholars and learners who study indigenous languages and cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean.

This international symposium engages participants in a hemispheric dialogue and also serves as a permanent forum for networking and exchanging ideas, experiences and research on methodological, theoretical, pedagogical, and practical issues from inter and trans-disciplinary perspectives. This forum will enable professionals from around the world to interact with leading experts in the fields of education, language policy and planning, linguistics, cultural studies, ethnomusicology, anthropology, informatics, and other disciplines. Through different venues such as keynotes presentations, panels, round tables, interactive workshops, poster sessions, and technological tool showcases, this symposium will contribute to the teaching and learning, dissemination and preservation, study and advancement of indigenous languages and cultures of the region. A peer-reviewed selection of the symposium proceedings will be published in alter/nativas, journal of latin american cultural studies.

Confirmed keynote speakers include Luis Cárcamo-Huechante (UT, Austin), and Rodolfo Cerrón-Palomino (PUCP, Perú).

CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL DE LITERATURA CENTROAMERICANA

March 30- April 1, 2016
Caceres (Extremadura, Spain)

Conference devoted to the study of all aspects of Central American Literature; dialog between scholars and writers

Proposal deadline: January 31, 2016

Contact information: Jorge Roman-Lagunas (Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Purdue University Calumet)

Phone Number 219 989 2379; e-mail: roman@purduecal.edu

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IN THE MARKET

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, HISTORY - Pace University

Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at Pace University invites applications for an anticipated faculty position at the Assistant Professor level (tenure-track) to begin September 2016. The position is at the University’s campus in Pleasantville, NY, located approximately 30 miles north of New York City in Westchester County. Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent in history, with a concentration in modern Latin American history (subfield open). Candidates should be able to teach survey, honors, and upper-division courses in their field, as well as general history courses as required. We welcome applications from experienced and innovative teachers with a commitment to global and interdisciplinary approaches both in teaching at the undergraduate level and in scholarship. Faculty is expected to maintain an active research agenda that involves students and to engage in service to the department and the university. Deadline: 26 January, 2016
Minimum Requirements: PhD at time of appointment
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching to students with a variety of interests and preparation; active research agenda
Documents Required: Cover letter specifying teaching experience and interests as well as areas of research; CV; three letters of recommendation; a teaching statement of no more than 500 words; and representative student evaluations
Contact Information: HISPLVSearch2015@pace.edu

OUTREACH COORDINATOR- Vanderbilt University

The Center for Latin American Studies at Vanderbilt University is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to lead our K-16 and public engagement initiatives. Job description and link to apply are below; please distribute to anyone who might be interested.

The Center for Latin American Studies at Vanderbilt University seeks an Outreach Coordinator to 1) organize educational workshops and programs for K-12 teachers in Tennessee and throughout the region; 2) develop curricular materials related to Latin America; 3) maintain partnerships with local organizations and minority-serving institutions in the region; and 4) coordinate social media and publicity.

We are looking for an energetic candidate with strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to build relationships and work with multiple constituencies, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once. The successful applicant will join a dynamic and growing academic center that is designated by the Department of Education as a Title VI National Resource Center.

Key Functions and Expected Performances:

Developing and coordinating curriculum strategies for educational outreach programs which promote understanding of Latin America to the educational community (K-12, 4-year and community colleges, and Minority Serving Institutions).
Designing and providing outreach programs to the general public, media and business community interests, and local community organizations. Ideal candidates will have curriculum development experience.
Maintaining relationships with on and off campus organizations (museums, schools, businesses) who work on Latin America.
Representing CLAS at various regional and national conferences, such as LASA, AATSP, TFLTA, and others.
Facilitating collection of data for grant reporting of outreach evaluation.
Working with local and regional organizations, institutions, and partner universities (requires some travel).
Coordinating on and off-campus media relations, editing our website, and overseeing social media.
Managing graduate student workers.

Basic Qualifications

This job requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience or the equivalent.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experiences:

Background in education and/or Latin America
Experience working with websites
Strong communication and public speaking skills
Willingness to collaborate with community partners on initiatives
Conversational and reading proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese highly preferred

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ANTHROPOLOGY- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

The Department of Anthropology of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and the ICIIS Center invites applications for an appointment as Assistant Professor (junior lecturer) level in Socio-cultural anthropology to begin August 2016 at most. Preferred area of study: economy, ethnicity and globalization. Duration of the post is three years subject to renewal.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Social-Cultural anthropology (awarded after 2007). We particularly seek candidates with potential to maintain a successful record of publications, commitment to ethnographic research, skills for teamwork, organizational abilities to carry out administrative and outreach activities and sense of initiative. Dedication and ability to teach undergraduate courses is required (3 courses per year in a semester system; one course in Economic Anthropology, one in Political Anthropology).

The successful candidate will undertake the management of research projects and will participate in the consolidation of the undergraduate program, which began in March 2013. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Salary is between US$33000 – US$35000 per annum (tax free in local currency). The appointment begins on August 2016 at the latest. Application deadline is January the 30th, 2016 to ensure full consideration. Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit a sample of their work and will be interviewed. The Department of Anthropology and ICIIS Center will be in charge of the selection process, which will conclude by March the 30th 2016.

Deadline: January the 30th, 2016

Minimum Requirements: PhD in Social or Cultural anthropology awarded after 2007.

Documents Required: Please send (1) CV, (2) personal statement on teaching and research interests (maximum 2000 words) and (3) two reference letters

Contact Information: Send application via email to Catalina Ortúzar: cmortuza@uc.cl with the following subject “PA001”.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Graduate Student Grant Writing Workshop

Graduate Student Grant Writing Workshop and Student-Led Discussion on Tips for Applying for Grants and Fellowships

February 5, 2016

101 International Studies Building, 901 S. Fifth Street

9-9:30am Tips for Applying for Grants and Fellowships

Led by: Lenore Matthew, MSW, MA (School of Social Work) and Charles Fogelman, PhD Candidate (Geography & GIS)

9:30-11:30am Grant Writing Workshop

Led by: Ken Vickery, Director, Office of External Fellowship, Graduate College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Free and open to any University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Graduate Student

Please register at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/9877800

Graduate Scholarships

Nelle M. Signor Graduate Scholarship in International Relations

The Nelle M. Signor Graduate Scholarships in International Relations are awarded to outstanding University of Illinois doctoral students conducting dissertation research abroad. Preference is given to students studying international relations, although students of all disciplines are encouraged to apply, provided that their research includes an international dimension. These $2,000 scholarships enable doctoral students to conduct field research outside of the U.S. Funds are administered to the recipient's student account through the Office of Financial Aid and may be used for travel and other research-related expenses. The scholarships are funded through a generous gift from the late Nelle M. Signor.

Students must apply by Friday, March 4, 2016 for funding consideration for research conducted in Summer 2016 or at any time during the 2016-2017 Academic Year. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/NelleMSignor or contact Caroline Ewing at caewing@illinois.edu

Maria Pia Gratton International Award

This award is intended to enable a female graduate student from outside the United States to have an academic and cultural experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Illinois). Preference will be given to a student who has had a limited opportunity to travel outside of her home country. The Gratton Award provides a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend totaling $10,000 for the academic year.

Students must apply by Monday, February 15, 2016 for Academic Year 2016-2017. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/MPGratton or contact Caroline Ewing at caewing@illinois.edu

STUDY ABROAD IN CUBA SUMMER 2016

Havana, June 6-26

The course will be taught in Spanish, so 4 semesters of college level Spanish (or equivalent) is a pre-requesite for participation. The attached flyer has some additional information. Interested students should also visit the study abroad website for information and application procedures:

https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=11152

ZEMURRAY-STONE POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES

The Stone Center for Latin American Studies invites applications for a one-year post-doctoral fellowship for the 2016-2017 academic year. Applications from social scientists, especially working in the areas of political development, economic analysis and policy, social policy, environmental studies, urban studies, and communication/media studies are encouraged. Experience with Community Based Research or Service-Learning instruction a plus. Fellows will be selected following two criteria: (1) intellectual merit and (2) the potential impact that their research, teaching, and experience would have on the strategic advancement of Latin American Studies at Tulane.

Fellowships are one-year, residential, full-time appointments with a stipend of $47,500 plus benefits. Travel and moving expenses are not supported. The fellowship requires teaching one course per semester, with the Spring Semester course designated as a Service-Learning course. Fellows will also be expected to asumeresponsibility for leading at least one new Center initiative and/or will participate in mentoring the Center’s undergraduate and graduate students. We are also attempting to launch an MA program in Costa Rica, and so there may be an opportunity for the fellowship to afford a year-long field research opportunity in Costa Rica in exchange for serving as the resident director of this MA program. If any applicant is interested in this possibility, please indicate this in your application cover letter. Applicants who are ABD must complete their Ph.D. by June 2016 and absolutely must have the Ph.D. in hand by the start of the Fall 2016 semester. Preference will be given to those who have not had recent access to Tulane University’s resources and whose research would benefit from such access.

Application must be submitted via Interfolio by visiting http://apply.interfolio.com/33620 and must include (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a cover letter describing research interests and teaching philosophy; (3) a graduate transcript; (4) two recommendation letters; (5) a writing sample; (6) a detailed proposal for at least one content course or seminar; and (6) teaching evaluations if available.

For additional information on the Stone Center and its programs, please visit our website: http://stonecenter.tulane.edu . For more information on the Post-Doctoral Fellowship program, please contact James D. Huck, Jr., Assistant Director and Graduate Advisor, Stone Center for Latin American Studies at 504-865-5164 or jhuck@tulane.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on February 15, 2016, until the position is filled.

Tulane University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate.

INTERNATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM . CEBRAP - Brazilian Center For Analysis and Planning

Deadline: January 31^st, 2016

CEBRAP’s International interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Program is meant to complement the training of doctors by providing them with top-notch interdisciplinary experience, enabling them to tackle research topics beyond the boundaries of the fields in which they have been trained and to acquire a broader view of the major issues in our contemporary societies. The program also expects that an international group of doctors will allow for a comparative framework in researched topics.

The IIPP is aimed at doctors with a PhD in anthropology, political science, demography, law, economics, philosophy, history, and sociology, whose interests are aligned with those of the CEBRAP´s research program.

The program will select up to 15 PHDs from different nationalities and will last for one year, with a continuous 9-month stay at CEBRAP and a 3-month at a partner foreign institution.

The IIPP draws on a successful previous experience by CEBRAP, the Cadre Training Program (1986-2002), later changed into the Postdoctoral Program (2003-2007), which enrolled 116 young Brazilian researchers.

Contact information:
postdoc@cebrap.org.br

Additional information:
www.cebrap.org.br

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